Local news for the Santa Clarita arts community.
CalArts Alum Patrick Brice Returns with ‘Creep’ Sequel
Writer-director and CalArts alum Patrick Brice (Film/Video BFA 11) re-teamed with actor-writer-producer Mark Duplass, for “Creep 2,” released last week on all video-on-demand platforms. A sequel to the pair’s cult horror film “Creep” (2014), “Creep [...]
‘Abandoned Art Project’ to Leave Ceramic Art for Santa Clarita Community Members to Find
The “Abandoned Art Project” — organized by students and members at Newhall’s Ceramic Artists Studio Inc., or CASI — will be leaving pieces of ceramic art at random public places around Santa Clarita beginning November [...]
CalArts Faculty Member Presents Own Film at Vienna International Film Festival
On Oct. 26-27, respected filmmaker and CalArts Program in Film/Video faculty James Benning screened his latest film, Readers, at the 2017 Viennale in Vienna, Austria. Known for challenging viewers’ expectations of the cinematic experience, Benning’s [...]
Film Featuring CalArts Alum, Directed by James Franco to Premiere in Austin Film Festival
This Saturday, Tenn, a biographical feature about Tennessee Williams directed by James Franco, premieres at the Austin Film Festival. The movie stars CalArtians Jacob Loeb (Theater BFA 13) and Emilio Garcia-Sanchez (Theater BFA 16). SCVNews.com: [...]
Karli Webster named Winner of ‘The Voice’ Battle Round, Advances to Knockout Round (Video)
Karli Webster is moving on to the next round of “The Voice” after winning her Battle on Monday night with a haunting rendition of the Cyndi Lauper classic, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” The [...]
Arts Commission and Mayor Pro Tem Weste Honor OutWest Owners Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell
Each month the Arts Commission recognizes individuals or groups who have made a significant contribution to the artistic and cultural life of the Santa Clarita Valley. This month the Commission was proud to recognize Jim [...]
“Phobik God” Graphic Novel Art Exhibit on Display at The MAIN in October
Starting Tuesday, October 3, 2017, the gallery in The MAIN, an arts venue in Old Town Newhall, will feature “Phobik God,” a new exhibit of graphic novel style acrylic pieces by Hollywood artist Phobik. The [...]
CalArts Student Recipient of Princess Grace Film Award
CalArts student Amanda Bonaiuto (Film/Video MFA 18) was named a 2017-2018 recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation (USA) Honorarium in Film. The foundation’s prestigious annual awards provide financial support and recognition to emerging artists in [...]
Nonprofits Invited to Learn About the City’s Grants Program
The City of Santa Clarita invites nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the 2018 grant cycle of the Community Services and Arts Grants Program to a meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at 12:00 p.m. [...]
Andrea Pallaoro’s Latest Film Opens at Venice Film Festival
"Hannah," the latest film from director, screenwriter and CalArts alum Andrea Pallaoro (Film/Video MFA 08) previered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival on September 8, and the following day, the film's lead Charlotte Rampling [...]
CalArts Productions Earn Raves at 7th Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the largest arts festival in the world – drew its 70th annual celebration to a close on August 28. As the curtain fell on 3,398 shows in 300 venues [...]
CalArts Alum Wins Prestigious Berlin Award
Artist and composer Raven Chacon (Music MFA 04) is a Spring 2018 recipient of the Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin. The prestigious semester-long fellowship and residency in Berlin supports U.S. artists, scholars [...]